This week's North East appointments: Featuring Ramside Spa, Solution Performance Group & Apex Wiring Solutions

This week’s round up of North East appointments includes Ramside Spa, Solution Performance Group & Apex Wiring Solutions. Read on to find out more.

Nicola Turner, Ramside Spa

Nicola Turner from Chester-le-Street is the new spa director at Ramside Spa based at County Durham’s Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa. And it’s the latest success for Nicola who has worked her way up the ranks in the industry and is now not only overseeing Ramside Spa but will also be involved in the plans for the new spa at its sister hotel, Hardwick Hall.

Nicola started her career at the Chester-le-Street branch of a national leisure chain at 19 where she initially worked as a receptionist before being promoted to looking after membership and sales.

She then became general manager before going to Belfast to open up a new club for the chain in the city, where she also had an active role in the creation of a newly built spa.

Post Covid Nicola returned to the North East and went back to her GM role at Chester-le-Street, but found the lure of Ramside too hard to resist. “I had been to Ramside Spa a few times so I knew it well,” she said. “And I just felt this was a good place for me because it was the kind of set up I was familiar with, but just on a bigger scale.

John Adamson, owner of Ramside Estates, said he was delighted to have Nicola as part of the team. “Nicola has a huge amount of experience and is the perfect fit for Ramside Spa and we look forward to her using her expertise for us,” he said.

Neil Stephenson & Steven Rogers, Solution Performance Group

Solution Performance Group (SPG) is gearing up for growth with two senior appointments. Renowned technology advisor and investor Neil Stephenson joins as executive chair, and Steven Rogers as chief financial officer.

Commenting on his appointment, Neil Stevenson said: “SPG brings something new to the market, and it’s great to help the team accelerate their growth plans. Digital transformation is helping companies and public sector organisations operate more efficiently and deliver better service.

The Newcastle and Leeds-based company is an ecosystem of digital transformation, resourcing and software subsidiaries that work across the public and private sectors to deliver optimised technology solutions, highly efficient processes and empowered, successful teams. Its clients include the emergency services, government departments and social housing organisations.

Steven Rogers said: “High growth companies come with a unique set of challenges, and I look forward to working with the team at SPG to realise the potential of the business. There is a wealth of talent in the business that is already delivering results for their clients across the UK.”

Alessandra Cantarone, Apex Wiring Solutions

North East manufacturer, Apex Wiring Solutions, has boosted growth plans with a new recruit to enhance plant processes and distribution.

Operations manager, Alessandra Cantarone, 37, decided to swap the world of academia for the world of business after obtaining a series of university qualifications both in Italy and the UK, earning a fantastic reputation in over ten years working in manufacturing.

Alex said: “I’ve worked in this industry all my adult life and I’m excited to be a part of this incredible company. I’ve been really impressed with what I’ve seen so far, but I’m looking to make us even more successful, efficient and further cultivate our culture of excellence. My role is to enhance our global standing even further and I can’t wait to get my teeth into this fantastic new role.”

Apex managing director, David Lewis said: “We are pleased to welcome Alex to Apex Group. Securing the services of someone with such skill and passion for the role is a real boost for us and Alex’s exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence will elevate our operational performance and help us meet and exceed client expectations. Welcome to the team, Alex!”

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